Part time / Full time North Indian Maid

[zoneshekhar]

Anyone out there know of any agency who can help with a part time or full time Indian maid, (preferably North Indian)? Though, preference does not restraint the choice of nationality.
Or have any of you used the Classifieds to place a "Required" ad and found it useful?
My wife is expecting and we could do with some assistance on this!

Thanks and Best...

[LaFolie]

I'm surprised the Mods haven't been on this one like a ton of bricks.

[sgilli3]

Originally Posted by LaFolie

I'm surprised the Mods haven't been on this one like a ton of bricks.

Why?
Its not uncommon to prefer to have home help from a preferred area, as the OP may want someone familiar with a certain type of cooking etc.

To the OP, there are many maid agencies around, or perhaps even place a wanted ad at your local supermarket etc.
Just remember , it is illegal to use a maid that is not sponsored by you, or that is not an agency maid, so if you want a part time maid, an agency would be best.

I don't have home help myself, but I'm sure may people do, so perhaps someone may be able to direct you to an agency they are happy with.

[LaFolie]

Originally Posted by sgilli3

Why?
Its not uncommon to prefer to have home help from a preferred area, as the OP may want someone familiar with a certain type of cooking etc.

To the OP, there are many maid agencies around, or perhaps even place a wanted ad at your local supermarket etc.
Just remember , it is illegal to use a maid that is not sponsored by you, or that is not an agency maid, so if you want a part time maid, an agency would be best.

I don't have home help myself, but I'm sure may people do, so perhaps someone may be able to direct you to an agency they are happy with.

Really? Do you think the OP would object to someone who is considered SC?

[sgilli3]

You have lost me this morning...
What is SC?

[LaFolie]

Originally Posted by sgilli3

You have lost me this morning...
What is SC?

SC is an official designation in India. It means "Scheduled Caste". "Northern Indian" is a veiled way of referring to someone who is not SC. A bit like when racists use the term "coloured" to refer to black people.

[judicious]

Originally Posted by LaFolie

SC is an official designation in India. It means "Scheduled Caste". "Northern Indian" is a veiled way of referring to someone who is not SC. A bit like when racists use the term "coloured" to refer to black people.

That is actually very interesting to know....

I've just learned something new!

[zoneshekhar]

Hey sgilli3...
Thanks for your help n understanding. I am aware that using help not sponsored by an agency/oneself is illegal here.
I wonder what SC is!
Besides, I found it quite strange that someone (LaFolie) should choose to react so on a post tht I thought was quite innocuous! Just to clarify to anyone that cares, I expressed my preference precisely for the reason sgilli3 mentioned! If someone knows about India, its almost a continent, 18 constitutionally recognized national languages, 8000 dialects! Not to mention the variety in cooking/eating habits. If one knew one won't be so offended!
Anyways... to each one her own!

[zoneshekhar]

Kudos LaFolie, for seeing ghosts where none exist!
I don't even think your comment/question is worth fretting over!

To bring in a racial angle so out of the blue! Gawd...!

[zoneshekhar]

was looking for help regarding help! not intended to start a debate on race/racial slurs/euphemisms!

Best...